April 10, 2014
New business in Lower 9

The community is invited to join Burnell Cotlon for the grand opening of his sweet shop Galvez Goodies, located at 2036 Caffin Ave. The grand opening celebration takes place at the shop tomorrow, April 11, 10 a.m. Cotlon already has a hair salon open at the location, and he plans to open a much needed grocery store as well.  
 
Help Backyard Gardeners win a grant 

Help Backyard Gardeners Network win a $20K grant for their great afternoon programming. Vote for "Guerrilla Garden" today and every day through April 21st.
 
Solar for kids

CSED's Vincent Fedeli led a fun and interactive Solar for Kids class at All Souls Church. The kids were extremely excited to learn how to build solar cars.   
 
Volunteer Spotlight: Horvitz YouthAbility

 


CSED welcomed the wonderful volunteers from the Horvitz YouthAbility program in Cleveland, Ohio. The program serves disabled and at-risk youth by engaging them in volunteer service. We're so grateful for all the hard work they did to help us rebuild our Lower 9th ward community. 
 
If you need volunteers, contact our volunteer coordinator Warrenetta Banks at the office at 504-324-9955, by cell at 504-939-9012 or by email at [email protected].
Bike ride to advocate for safe transportation options

Thanks to everyone who came out for the second annual community bike ride to connect the upper and lower 9th ward and advocate for safe transportation options for bikers and walkers on the St. Claude bridge.
In This Issue
Good Friday Fish Fry & Lot Party
 
All Souls Episcopal Church and Community Center is having another fish fry and lot party with kids games, family fun and music on Good Friday, April 18.  The event will take place at 5500 St. Claude Ave, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.  Dinners are $7 each and you can get free delivery with 5 orders or more. 

For more information, call 504-218-8995.   
CSED Team 

Executive Director
Arthur Johnson

Program Coordinator & Urban Farm Manager
Kathy Muse

Volunteer Coordinator
Warrenetta Banks

Energy Efficiency & Urban Farm Manager
Vincent Fedeli

Wetland Specialist
John Taylor

Energy Efficiency Apprentice
Charles Reddick

Food Planning Organizer
Beverly Jackson
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